hold out hope
Example Sentences
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Venezuela is experiencing "a profound grief gripping our people, where families still hold out hope of finding loved ones alive, people who have lost everything," Rodriquez said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
John continues to hold out hope for a long-overdue rally in small and mid-cap stocks, five of which he explores in detail.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
Instead of being offered treatment for a miscarriage, De Pablos Velez says she was advised to hold out hope and come back for the next checkup.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2025
"Police still hold out hope that someone might be able to provide some vital information to assist in this search."
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2025
First Sticky would need to resist Mr. Curtain’s invitation—and with the pull of the Whisperer so powerful, with Mr. Curtain now so likely to succeed, could Reynie hold out hope for this?
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
